Análisis de asentamientos mediante topografía convencional en la calle de rodaje lima del Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado

Abstract

Differential settlements are vertical ground deformations caused by the application of loads, which may affect the stability and safety of infrastructure. This research analyzes the settlement behavior of the Lima taxiway at El Dorado International Airport, built over the former Bogotá River channel, where elevation variations have been identified during its operational stage. The main objective of this study is to demonstrate that conventional surveying, through the application of precise geometric leveling and the systematic monitoring of established control points, is an accurate and reliable tool for settlement monitoring in accordance with the technical guidelines established by the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority. The methodology includes the collection of technical information and monitoring records, the processing and analysis of elevation changes recorded over different monitoring periods, and the evaluation of the reliability of the surveying procedures implemented. The results identify the areas with the greatest settlement occurrence and provide technical information to assess the geometric behavior of the airport infrastructure. Consequently, this research highlights the importance of conventional surveying as a fundamental tool for supporting decision-making processes aimed at ensuring operational safety and preserving the structural integrity of airport pavement surfaces at El Dorado International Airport.